Famous for its buzzing atmosphere, stunning street art, captivating shopping and entertainment scene, and not to forget a plethora of cuisines from all around the world, Camden Town is the place to be for an unforgettable getaway.
Whether you’re here for a live gig at one of Camden’s iconic music venues, to take in its breathtaking natural beauty, or are just curious to discover London’s most iconic market and restaurants, this borough has it all!
With so many eateries to choose from, we’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to by cherry-picking some of the most acclaimed vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Camden that will please loxals and visitors alike.
So read on to discover this area’s finest eateries!
Five Exceptional Vegan &Vegetarian Restaurants In Camden: Food Worth Waiting For!
1. What The Pitta
This down-to-earth and very eco-conscious eatery specialises in some incredible Turkish vegan dishes well worth a visit!
Situated just around the corner from Camden Town and Camden Road stations, What The Pitta is a chain restaurant specialising in a small, yet incredibly delicious selection of Turkish vegan eats.
This modern bijou eatery has a few seats indoors, as well as two tables that can accommodate two people each. So if you love soaking in the rays whilst enjoying your food, just get your hands on these super tasty and filling plant-based kebabs and grab a seat on their outdoor patio.
When it comes to their menu, this eco-conscious restaurant even uses a carbon labelling app to calculate their carbon footprint – way to make more planet-friendly food choices!
Want to know which dish locals rave about? Then that would be their exquisite Doner Kebab Wrap which is packed with well-seasoned soya pieces, mixed salad, hummus, tzatziki and jalapeno peppers.
If you fancy something other tan a wrap, then go for the Doner Chipbox which is filled with a selection of paprika spices chips topped with their signature vegan doner pieces, as well as a mixed salad, hummus, tzatziki, jalapeno peppers and sauce as per your preference.
We also highly recommend their Falafel Bowl which consists of well-seasoned falafels with a blend of spices and herbs, topped with fresh vegetables, a super creamy smooth hummus and dressing of your choice.
What The Pitta is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm, and on Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 10pm.
Address: 89-91 Bayham St, London NW1 0AG
2. VBurger Camden
Get a taste of some of the tastiest and super creative vegan burgers in town at this amazing food stall.
You can’t come to this area and not visit their renowned market! And luckily, Camden Market has many vegan and vegetarian food stalls such as VBurger just waiting to be discovered.
Located just a short walk from Camden Beer Hall, as well as a fun amusement park; Babylon Park London, this food stall is the ideal quick stop during your explore.
This unpretentious spot is very clean and you can even watch the chef prepare your burger right in front of you! Although there is not plenty of seating, you can still sit on their bench and enjoy your food.
One of the popular burgers here is their tasty Seitan Schnitzel which has the perfect combination of crispy thanks to the breaded seitan, amazing chipotle mayo and very fresh veggies like lettuce, tomato, dill gherkins and red onion.
If you want something even more delicious and unique, we recommend going for the Chef’s Special Phish and Chips which consists of two pieces of of breaded crispy jackfruit patty on top of potato chips and tartar sauce.
However filling these burgers are, we’ve got to talk about the incredible milkshakes and smoothies on offer here! The Banana Biscoff which is blended with ingredients like coconut based vanilla ice cream, oat milk, banana sauce, caramel, biscoff cookie and a dollop of whipped cream is an excellent pick.
As for a super healthy and vitamin-rich drink, we recommend going for the Berry Burst which consists of blackcurrant, blueberry, banana and blackberry.
VBurger is open Monday to Thursday from 11am to 8pm and Friday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm.
Address: Unit 305, Camden Lock Market, 215 – 216 Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AF
3. Mildreds Camden
This vegan chain with a very welcoming atmosphere serves fresh globally inspired dishes for a memorable breakfast, lunch, dinner or even brunch.
Looking for a vegan restaurant serving a large array of dishes from around the world? Well, Mildreds will be right up your street with dishes ranging from breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, exquisite desserts, a great kids menu, as well as an onion and garlic free menu.
This very spacious chain restaurant is very inviting with plenty of seats, including colourful booths and bar stools.
Whether it’s catching up with friends for brunch or dinner with your loved one, the contemporary decor here incorporates tasteful hanging wall art, lights with warm tones and an appealing bar area perfect for setting the mood.
And when it comes to their food, expect some colourful, flavoursome and fresh internationally inspired plant-based dishes which are prepared with a touch of creativity.
For breakfast, one of the best dishes to start your day with has got to be the Korean inspired toastie – their kimchi toastie is also topped with smoked vegan cheese and gochujang mayo. If you have more of a sweet tooth, then their banana biscoff pancakes will be right up your street. This dish is also topped with delicious cookie crumbs, speculoos caramel, as well as vanilla maple cream.
If you’re visiting Mildreds for lunch or dinner, we highly recommend their mouth-watering Sri Lankan curry which is full of flavour and aromas. This dish called kiri hodi is prepared with coconut curry leaf sauce, sweet potato green bean sabzi, pineapple achar, cashew coconut sev, pea basmati and mint mango chutney.
Mildreds is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 11pm and on Sunday from 9am to 10pm.
Address: 9 Jamestown Rd, London NW1 7BW
4. VeganThai
This unpretentious restaurant specialises in delicious plant-based Thai cuisine with incredible flavours and aromas to please all palates.
You just can’t go wrong with Thai cuisine – the combination of sweet, salty, spicy flavours, as well as the tempting aromas never fail to satisfy all cravings, whether you’re vegan or not.
VeganThai is a down-to-earth food stall is conveniently located in the Asian alley in The Stables Market of Camden. So head to this food stall and get to mix and match your dishes from the nice display on their counter.
This food stand offers a nice variety of dishes that are all 100 plant-based and at a very affordable price. And one of the must-try dishes has got to be the freshly prepared Pad Thai – one of their most popular and demanded dishes which beautifully incorporates the authentic flavours of Thailand.
And if you love a bit of spice during the colder days, then we recommend going for their heartwarming Red Tofu Curry which is prepared with bell peppers and a serving of rice.
For a very nutritious and tasty dish, their Vegan Stir- fried which is prepared with aubergine, broccoli, tofu and served with rice is also a delicious pick.
Feel free to add on some Vegetable Gyozas, Vegetable Spring Rolls or even Vegetable Tempura to those dishes for a bit of crunch.
VeganThai is open everyday from 11am to 8pm.
Address: The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AH
5. Purezza Camden
Get a taste of Italy with a tempting selection of vegan sourdough pizzas, entrees, pastas and salads.
One thing everyone has in common is the love for pizza. And this pick on our list of vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Camden will be right up your street thanks to the crispy sourdough pizza crust, well loaded toppings, as well as creative flavour combos!
Purezza is an easygoing restaurant with a very warm atmosphere with a separate day menu, as well as evening menu. They specialise in amazing pizzas and if you fancy something other than pizza, you’ll also fine their salads, burger and pastas that are also highly acclaimed by locals.
For a starter, their Slow-Baked Meatballs which consist of tender marinated meatballs baked intheir homemade tomato sauce, with vegan mozzarella and hemp parma are a great choice.
One of the popular pizzas here has got to be their Pepperoni & Agave Pizza which is prepared with a well-seasoned tomato base, vegan mozzarella, vegan pepperoni, chillies, chilli- infused agave and hemp parm.
Another must-try is the Black Truffle Pizza which consists of a black truffle base, vegan mozzarella, Shamembert, trifolati mushrooms and parsley.
Purezza is open Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 10:30pm, and on Sunday from 12pm to 9pm.
Address: 45-47 Parkway, London NW1 7PN
